Perhaps it needs to be added that a ramban is just a monk. The headgear of the Remban, the masnapsa, is worn by monks and nuns alike in West Asia. There parish...
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Nicholovos Thirumeni
Jun 1, 2002 6:51 pm
In response to different opinions expressed here about the ranks of the clergy I just want to add one comment about Ramban/Rabban. First of all this is not a...
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Kurian Varghese,Delhi
Jun 1, 2002 6:59 pm
Dear Respected Moderators: I could see the subject of Role of Women in Church. This subject has become a hot subject made by the women themselves. It is...
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Roy
Jun 1, 2002 7:04 pm
Dear Respected Moderators It was indeed very much appreciable for the Moderators to curtail further discussion on the subject matter. I would personally feel,...
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Babu Thomas, Chennai
Jun 1, 2002 7:06 pm
Over the net, in this forum we have started discussing the relevance and the rights of the women in our church activities and administration. Few members even...
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Dennis , NY
Jun 1, 2002 7:10 pm
Former Saudi Aramco employee Mr. P.S. Varghese, Perumkunnil, Mezhuveli, passed away on 31st May 2002. He was 81 years old. V. Rev. P.S. Samuel, Cor-Episcopa...
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John Philipose
Jun 1, 2002 7:12 pm
This is in response to the question on the above subject from Mr. Thomas George... There is a referance to a Rabbi called Jesu the writings of Josephus - the ...
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Fr. Mathew Chacko
Jun 1, 2002 7:12 pm
My Attorney After living a "decent" life, my time on earth came to an end. The First thing I remember is sitting on a bench in the waiting room of what I...
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Very Rev. Thomas Mund...
Jun 2, 2002 8:03 pm
As the deadline for the General Competitions is nearing (May 31st), this year the ESSAYS shall be posted in this Orthodox FORUM in a week or so and the forum...
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Raju Baby Thaluvachira
Jun 2, 2002 8:05 pm
Glory to God Dearly beloved Brothers & Sisters, This has reference to the IOIF Digest Number No.490 Participation of women in Church matters. Of course it is...
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Mathew Samuel
Jun 2, 2002 8:06 pm
Dear all, The following is based on a sermon I heard on the occasion of the passing away of my beloved grand mother. When we examine a driving license we find...
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Col Mathai Abraham
Jun 2, 2002 8:09 pm
Once in a while I get an oppertunity to read mails from this forum.I happened to read an article by Mr. George Abraham yesterday regarding our general tendency...
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Jose Kurian Puliyeril
Jun 2, 2002 8:10 pm
Dear and Respected brethren, We all were engaged in the hot discussions on the above topic since a few weeks. But are we sure of the greatness of Orthodox...
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Lazzar M.T Delhi
Jun 2, 2002 8:12 pm
Dear Shri Benjamin, It is the Grace of God to get His mercy to become an Altar boy to a Bishop/Metropolitan. It is a divine call from God and not because of an...
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Raju Baby Thaluvachira
Jun 2, 2002 8:19 pm
Glory to God Dearly beloved Brothers & Sisters Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. This has reference to Mr....
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Abraham Chirackal, IL
Jun 3, 2002 11:57 pm
Extra biblical reference about Jesus can be found in the works of Josephus. Flavius Josephus (A.D.37-c.100) is the author of what has become for Christianity...
Can someone explain the differences in the lectionaries ? Do all of the Malankara Orthodox churches use the same lectionary and readings every Sunday ? I have...
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Benny Daniel
b_r@y
Jun 4, 2002 12:07 am
Dear all. Thanks to all for having given valuable response in regard to what my friend should do as he is not being allowed to get married in Orthodox Church....
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IOIF Moderators
Jun 4, 2002 12:13 am
... + + + + + Inform! Involve! Inspire! + + + + + + + + + I O I F! * * *! M A T R I M O N I A L + + + + + + LOOKING FOR BRIDE/GROOM FOR INDIAN ORTHODOX...
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JOSEPH KAPPIL
Jun 4, 2002 12:15 am
Sub: Reg. Unfair airfare hikes in Gulf Region - Follow up. Ref. May 15, Msg.9 Reg. An issue brought by George Abraham, Abhu-Dhabi Dear friends, I would like to...
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Steven Kurian
Jun 4, 2002 12:16 am
Tallahassee Family Conference On June 1st and 2nd, 2002, members of the St. Gregorios Church of Tampa, Florida, the St. Thomas Church of Atlanta, Georgia, and...
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JOSEPH KAPPIL
Jun 4, 2002 12:17 am
Dr. P.C Alexander, Maharashtra Governor for President ? ======================================================== By Joseph Kappil, New York Dear friends, ...
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Nicholovos Thirumeni
Jun 4, 2002 12:19 am
Don't idolise nature - Church report tells supporters of organic farming London (ENI). Supporters of organic farming, who see it as the environmentally...
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Thomas P A
Jun 4, 2002 9:22 pm
... Thank you Achen. Can I assume that a Patriarch is also not consecrated, but elevated or crowned? For example, when Patriarch H.H. Shenouda elevated Abune...
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Thomas P A
Jun 4, 2002 9:22 pm
This discussion includes nuns also. I have a video on "Church of Anthioc", showing liturgies, interviews with Anthiocian Syrian Orthodox Patriarch and...
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Babu Thomas, Chennai
Jun 4, 2002 9:24 pm
Any thoughts on aspired (or expected) reformation can be substantiated with valid arguments which can be correct. However, the aspired reforms would become a...
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Eldho Kuriakose
Jun 4, 2002 9:25 pm
Hi All, While many of us wrote about genuine reasons like family and the teachings of the church as to why the Orthodox church in Banglore did not conduct the...
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Ms. Aju Jacob, New Je...
Jun 4, 2002 9:28 pm
How Churches are Divided? We Christians divide churches into many different groups, sects or parties. The divisions in Churches is so similar to Government...
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Mark Sadek
Jun 4, 2002 9:29 pm
Christ is risen! Truly He is risen! "...the reason for the coming of the New Adam, Jesus Christ, can be said to be our liberation from seeking and loving only...
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Indian Orthodox
Jun 6, 2002 3:26 am
Gospel Reading: St. John 6: 35-46 Dear brethren, Our Church Fathers have classified the period, from the Pentecost till the feast of the Holy cross (Sleeba...
